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Top therapists in California accepting new patients

Headway brings mental health support to California residents with 9,084 empowering providers ready to help. With sessions available virtually or in-person and accepted by 70+ insurance plans, many clients save significantly on their mental health care.

Yolanda Ramos

Yolanda Ramos

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we'll explore how your thoughts influence your emotions and behaviors.”
Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Mohammad Shahisaman

Mohammad Shahisaman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Change happens below the level of language, which is why understanding a pattern so rarely dissolves it...”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jessie Ott

Jessie Ott

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sacramento, CA


H.E.R.O.E.S. Therapy (Helping Each-other Recognize Our Extraordinary Selves) offers a fun & creative way to explore mental health through popular culture, and gain skills needed to fight the villians and monsters that haunt all of us. If you identify as a nerd, geek, introvert, outcast, weirdo, etc., I am here for you. We'll discuss favorite characters from books, movies, shows, video games, & social media. We will play alongside each other and use real-world moments to gain insight into behavior, emotions, sensations, & thoughts.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Johnson

Lauren Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring experience from psychiatric and private practice settings and strive to create a space where you feel heard and supported.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Caitlin Crandall

Caitlin Crandall

Therapist

Virtual • California


I believe deeply in the possibility of growth and change. My decision to become a therapist was inspired by a steadfast belief in transformation — in the human capacity to move forward, even after hardship. Having navigated my own journey of growth, I understand the courage it takes to be vulnerable in therapy. I hold the therapeutic relationship as sacred and approach it with care, respect, and integrity.

Clients can expect a warm, curious, and nonjudgmental space where they are seen and heard without assumptions. I strive to cultivate an environment of authenticity and self-awareness, where trust is built through consistency, empathy, and genuine presence. I want to understand each client’s firsthand experiences and meet them exactly where they are.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Barbara Benavidez

Barbara Benavidez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is collaborative and grounded in authenticity—I show up as my genuine self and invite you to do the same.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tracy Toussaint

Tracy Toussaint

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I take a whole-person, evidence-based approach to psychiatric care. Rather than looking at symptoms in isolation, I consider how mental health may interact with sleep, stress, physical health, lifestyle, medications, hormonal changes, and life...”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Arlene Gonzalez

Arlene Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I apply a collaborative approach as well as person-centered and mindfulness practices to help best meet the needs of every individual.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Emily Breyer

Dr. Emily Breyer

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I bring a warm, authentic, and engaging style to therapy. My approach to therapy is collaborative and client-centered, and I tailor the therapy to your personal needs and goals.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea Vander Hyde

Andrea Vander Hyde

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a warm, supportive space where you can show up exactly as you are while we work toward meaningful change together.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Renee Moseley

Renee Moseley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring humor because laughter belongs in healing, candor because truth builds trust, and curiosity because understanding creates change.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Noor Aljawad

Noor Aljawad

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about supporting clients of marginalized backgrounds and have a social justice lens/analysis to contextualize mental health challenges.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Deonae Shackelford

Deonae Shackelford

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients can expect to feel supported and empowered to take the next necessary steps toward realizing the life they have envisioned for themselves.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Toyin Thompson

Toyin Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“My mission is to help people bring about meaningful life change using straightforward and effective techniques.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Jennifer Ferguson

Jennifer Ferguson

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am Jennifer Ferguson. I knew I wanted to be a therapist when I was 13. After college, I was a teacher on and off-interspersed with staying home with children. While completing my counseling degree from Capella University, I was still able to stay at home with my children. I have worked at a drug rehab center for women, a small private school as their mental health therapist, at a mental health hospital outpatient program, and in private practice, virtually and in-person.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Patricia Alba

Patricia Alba

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Panorama City, CA


“I specialize in treating complex trauma, grief, personality and mood disorders in all ages, from toddlers to elders.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Jim Torrens

Jim Torrens

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Francisco, CA


I have found a calling that allows me to bring my full self – head, heart, and soul – to my work.

I found this calling after a fulfilling career in social services. In addition to working as a teacher, program manager, policy advocate, and peer counselor, I have also married, raised a family, coached youth sports, and pursued mindful self-care, creativity, and personal growth.

I earned my Bachelor’s in English from Harvard and my Master’s in Counseling Psychology from The Wright Institute.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Abrams-Misbeek

Lisa Abrams-Misbeek

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in utilizing a Holistic approach that integrates all aspects of you, as an individual, mind, body and spirit.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Lisa Hoffort

Dr. Lisa Hoffort

Psychologist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“I create a relaxed, honest, and open environment in sessions and I typically encourage clients to practice mindfulness, playfulness, creativity, and a better self understanding.”
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joshua Ramirez

Joshua Ramirez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, interactive, and collaborative. I don't sit in stone-faced silence or just nod and ask how everything makes you feel.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jerrica Calvillo

Jerrica Calvillo

Therapist

Virtual • Bakersfield, CA


Jerrica is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges. She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings and has extensive experience helping clients with anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, crisis support, and substance use concerns.

Jerrica’s approach is compassionate, supportive, and client-centered. She strives to create a safe space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow. Using evidence-based tools tailored to each person’s needs, she helps clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, and move toward healing.

Jerrica feels honored to walk alongside her clients as they work toward positive change, greater balance, and a more hopeful future.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Christina Insalaco

Dr. Christina Insalaco

Therapist

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“I practice Lacanian psychoanalysis, and I am currently a Candidate Psychoanalyst at the Lacanian School of Psychoanalysis in Berkeley, CA.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katie Luce

Katie Luce

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic style is authentic, warm, supportive and interactive and my focus is to collaborate with my clients to create realistic goals and meaningful change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katrin Reyes

Katrin Reyes

Therapist

Virtual • Carlsbad, CA


“I specialize in working with women in recovery from eating disorders and other addictions as well as more solution focused work due to life changes & challenges.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adrian Conner

Adrian Conner

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in meeting you where you are and helping you rewrite your story in a way that empowers you rather than defines you.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Creative, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tara Joseph

Tara Joseph

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I guide clients in healing past wounds, overcoming challenges, and building healthier relationships.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Christa Tipton

Christa Tipton

Therapist

Virtual • California


I will join you on your healing journey and support you with compassion and education/tools. I will ask thought-provoking questions, challenge limiting beliefs, help you with grief, and celebrate your wins. I enjoy working with adults with giftedness, ADHD/AuDHD, echoism, and the anxiety that can accompany those traits in the modern world. I want you to thrive.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Panic disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Fiona Simonian

Fiona Simonian

Therapist

Virtual • Glendale, CA


“I combine talk therapy with somatic (body-based) work to help clients understand both emotional experiences and nervous system responses.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Valerie Holcomb

Valerie Holcomb

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Veronica Villa

Dr. Veronica Villa

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I utilize holistic approaches to reconnect you with your inner self. I use EMDR, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Sex Therapy, and eclectic psychotherapy to support you in your healing process.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lorie Nguyen

Lorie Nguyen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, relational, and trauma-informed, and I aim to create a space where you feel safe showing up as your full, authentic self.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Marni Freedman

Marni Freedman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe it's incredibly brave to reach out for help—and that seeking therapy is one of the most hopeful acts a person can take.”
Anger management, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Erika Kosterlitzky

Erika Kosterlitzky

Therapist

Virtual • California


I love doing this work! I consider it a great privilege to walk alongside my clients, to partner with them, support them in their journey, and witness their growth.

Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Felicia Kelley

Felicia Kelley

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello, I'm Felicia, LCSW. I've been in the mental health field for over 15 years and I truly have to say therapeutic healing is my passion. I primarily focus on children, teens, young adults, and women to build their self-esteem and overcome the hardship of living with anxiety & depression. Working together, we can build on healthy ways of coping with life stressors and find ways to achieve emotional goals. I will use a client-centered approach to bring the power of healing back into your hands

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lorrie Quam

Lorrie Quam

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I care deeply about providing a safe space where clients can share their concerns, uncover their strengths, gain new perspectives, and improve their well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Shawn Barry

Shawn Barry

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults, especially those who I lovingly refer to as "neuroexpansive" (artistic, creative, Autistic/ADHD-identified, and beyond).”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sandra Alvarez

Sandra Alvarez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic style is strength-based, person-centered, and collaborative. I will work alongside you, focusing on your unique strengths while offering compassion, patience, and understanding throughout the process.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Willie Muhammad

Willie Muhammad

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal as a therapist is to assist you with overcoming challenges by providing a safe space to process your emotions and feelings.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Richard Hanzy

Dr. Richard Hanzy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is help you discover your purpose, magnify your strength, and learn and implement new practices to build resilience to overcome life's problems with clarity, confidence, and with the belief that you can handle anything that comes your way.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Daria Stepanian-Duhancioglu

Daria Stepanian-Duhancioglu

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a space where you can show up as you are—without judgment or pressure to have everything figured out.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Challenging, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our therapists serving California

Number of therapists serving California
There are over 9,046 therapists in California accepting new patients.
9,046+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 92%Depression
  • 88%Stress management
  • 82%Relationship issues
  • 79%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 79%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 76%Cigna
  • 75%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 66%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 17%Spanish
  • 2%Farsi
  • 1%Mandarin
  • 1%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 89%Online only
  • 10%In-person or online
  • 1%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 20%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 48%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 31%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 7%Clinical Psychologist
  • 7%Nurse Practitioner
  • 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 37%Family therapy
  • 23%Couples therapy
  • 15%Child or adolescent therapy

Frequently asked questions

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Find the right therapist for you

Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in California

Searching for therapists in California means choosing from a wide and varied mental health care landscape. Available therapists and areas of focus can differ across urban, suburban, and rural parts of the state, so it helps to start with what you want support for. You might look for a therapist with experience in anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, or major life changes. From there, review each therapist’s listed specialties, therapy style, and background to see whether their training matches what you want from care.

Location and format also shape your search. In Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and other parts of California, you may find therapists who offer in-person sessions, virtual sessions, or both. Some people prefer meeting in an office, while others choose virtual appointments for schedule fit or access outside their immediate area. As you compare therapists, look at appointment availability, whether they offer a free phone consultation, and how they describe their approach. A therapist’s bio can help you understand what sessions may be like before you book.

The cost of therapy in California varies, and using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to lower session costs. Headway helps you find California therapists who are accepting new patients, match your preferences, and may take your insurance. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, and you can enter your plan details to see your estimated out-of-pocket cost before booking. From there, you can browse therapists, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.

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